It hit me when being a few feet away from him and hearing his conversations: there will soon be a day that the world loses incredible photographers like Jamel Shabazz. Jamel is part of a breed of photographer that is disappearing -- he's a personable photographer who can speak with people and that puts them before the idea of taking pictures.
"Action, emotion, mystery, and/or a story," says Sean Fryxell to the Phoblographer in an interview when asked about what he looks for in good street photography. "Street photography is extraordinarily difficult because not all actions and stories translate immediately well into a picture.
Arlene Gottfried was a striking street photographer of 1970s and 1980s New York City, when Times Square was more gritty than it was Disney, to say the least. The archive of her work amounts to hundreds of boxes of film which her family is working to preserve. [Read More]
Stare at the lead image of this article. If you're looking at the image above and not having your mind make so many different associations, you're probably not very in tune with what's going on. It's almost impossible to not see the irony.
Photographer Joel Meyerowitz has a brand new exhibit that photographers won't want to miss -- and that many may even take for granted. In the artistic sense, color photography never used to be taken very seriously.
The Nikon Zf was worth the wait. And the company picked the best time to launch it: amidst the monotony and boring features that every other manufacturer has been producing. All cameras feel the same.
If I had a week, I still wouldn't have enough time to elucidate why the Nikon Zf is the company's most perfect camera to date. I could start with how it appeals to your emotional and sensory availability as a photographer and how the tool is an inherent part of it, but that's not what we're here to discuss.
Black and white photos: check! Beautiful street photography moments that look timeless: check! Leica: check! A printed set of photographs with no advertising interruptions: checkmate! Photographer Phil Penman is no stranger to being featured in our online magazine and sharing compelling tales, and his latest book, entitled New York Street Diaries, is a deep dive into the work that he's done over the years.
Typically with many photographers, only very select images are seen by the public for marketing and business reasons. Sure, the images are important contributions to the arts -- so whatever happens to the images that we never see? It's a question we often ask photographers in our interviews, and photographer Bruce Davidson is showing the world several other photos we haven't glimpsed before.
Micro Four Thirds is arguably the single best platform for street photography. Like with wildlife, you get a small package, a fast aperture, and deeper depth of field. That's exactly what street photographers want.
Since it was leaked years ago, photographers within the Leica circle have awaited the Leica Q3. With the Q2 being such a hit for the company, the Q3 seemingly addressed many of the photographers' vexations with previous versions.
Very few compact cameras adopt the same size sensor as in crop mirrorless, the APS-C. But the Ricoh GR IIIx is one of those few, along with cameras like the Fujifilm X100V and the outdated Canon G1X Mark III.
I've been a Fujifilm X series shooter since the system started. And since then, I've bought at least one product per year within the camera system. The company has released so many great lenses over the years, even recently when they started to become uninspiring.
Street photography is a major hobby for loads of photographers. And Fujifilm is one of the brands that support candid photographers a whole lot. Street Photographers are always looking for the best cameras, or at least they're curious.
Photographers can create remarkably creative art with a camera —yet cameras are often one of two colors, with little customization. If I can buy an iPhone in six colors, why can’t I buy a purple camera? A few camera companies have tried this, but if current models are any indication, the trend never really caught on.
For the well over a decade that we've been in business, the Phoblographer has pushed diversity efforts holistically. And for Black History Month 2023, we're rounding up a massive collection of photographers that we've interviewed in the past.
"I'm always on the lookout for small details," says photographer Michael Young on what makes him want to keep his photos interesting. He uses photography to connect with others, using his camera as a medium to gain the trust of his subjects.
If you're a tad triggered by the title of this roundup, let me first clarify that photographers don't need to be separated based on race. But black photographers and artists generally don't get the dues they deserve.
The Canon RF 24-70mm f2. 8 lens is revered as a Phoblographer staff favorite. It produces images with gorgeous hues, lovely contrast, loads of sharpness, and plenty of character. I kept gravitating towards this lens while reviewing the Canon EOS R6 Mk II .
Hybrid and content creators have been a significant focus of major camera brands. Fujifilm is also looking to bridge the gap between hybrid and still photographers within its XF line. The Fujifilm 18-120mm f4 R LM PZ WR zoom lens is one of the manufacturer's most recent offerings.
My name is Eric Davidove. My passion is street photography and I mostly tend to make quirky and humorous photos. Perhaps this is because I was a street mime of 10 years and have a knack for spotting and exploiting situations such as this.
When was the last time that someone unintentionally wronged you? Did they apologize with intent and sincerity? What were you able to do about it? If you're like me, this has probably happened to you before.
I have been on the fence about wanting to switch to medium format, but I haven't been able to commit. There aren't a lot of fast aperture lenses available. Editor-in-chief Chris Gampat and I discussed how that void is the biggest drawback of digital medium format offerings.
The excitement that I felt unboxing the Hasselblad X2D 100c was the same endorphin high as when I saw my yellow Hasselblad 501cm for the first time. Everything from the embossed black boxes to the cloth-covered USB-C cables looks and feels premium.
"It's all about composition in a minimalistic way," says portrait photographer Preet Uday about his compilation of images of one of the most cosmopolitan metropolises of the world, Dubai. Most photographers who visit it or live here tend to capture the glitzy, towering skyscrapers.
Personally speaking, I'd reach for an APS-C camera from Fujifilm for street photography. But lots of photographers only want to go for full-frame options. Guess what? We've tested loads of them for just that.
Drones are on the wishlists of many photographers of all levels, and for a good reason. They’re a ton of fun and usually come with significant perma-grin. Rising past the noise and seeing the world from above is exhilarating.
Lightweight and compact are two words that are seldom used to describe Canon L lenses. And as much as we wish, users have been anxiously awaiting the manufacturer to fulfill its hefty RF lens roadmap.
I remember the smell of the chemicals and the feeling of fixer as it dried on my hands. The darkroom was a form of sensory deprivation until your eyes adjusted to the soft amber glow of the lights. My first darkroom was a humble room with two enlargers and a closet with a bottle opener for film retrieval.
Let's talk about street photography and photo editing. It's a topic that's sure to divide opinions; opinions are certainly something the street photography community has. Some street photographers like to publish images straight out of the camera.
I have always had a very strong desire to create… I’ve pursued being a musician, graphic designer, sign painter, and now a professional photographer where I seem to have found my creative calling. Photography has allowed me a means to create in any setting while allowing me to express myself visually by borrowing inspiration from my surroundings and experiences.
"Squares is different from my other works," explains photographer Adam Magyar to us in an interview. "It has no layers. I barely talk about it. " If you spend a long time interviewing hundreds of photographers over a decade, this last statement will really shock you.
Everyone loves going to the beach, right? The sunshine, the sand, and the good vibes; who doesn't enjoy that type of atmosphere? For photographers, the beach is an ideal spot for making cool photographs.
When you think of street photography, you probably think of what a lot of the classic and older photographers have said. There's surely lots of wonderful substance in their words. But the world of photography has evolved quite a bit since a lot of them have been around.
"My current number one topic in photography is intimacy," says Ada Maria Jakimiuk, who is based out of Poland. She found her way back to analog photography after dipping her feet into professional digital photography for a while.
Kristin Bedford joins us on this episode of Inside The Photographer's Mind. She's an L. A. based photographer with a keen eye for social realism. Her work explores race, stereotypes, and communal self-expression.
Kristin Bedford joins us on this episode of Inside The Photographer's Mind. She's an L. A. based photographer with a keen eye for social realism. Her work explores race, stereotypes, and communal self-expression.
I never held a camera in my hand until my second year of college. After trying on four or five majors, none of which fit, I stumbled into journalism. Here I could use my natural curiosity to some advantage.
Wide angle lenses tend to be built with specificity in mind. They are rarely designed to be your main workhorse. When it comes to Leica brand lenses for M-mount, there aren't many options for super wide-angle options.
Is there a more universal focal length than 50mm? I love being able to throw a 50mm lens onto my camera because I can use it for almost everything. When I first started photographing in the digital age, it's the only focal length I owned for several years.
Mobiography recently announced the winners of this year's smartphone photography awards. The competition intentionally put mirrorless and DSLR cameras on the shelf, shining a light on those who create wonderful imagery with the device in their pocket.
people. It's a perfect time again for street photographers to get out and shoot. However, if you need a little push or you're looking to get started in the game of the candid frame, we've got some inspiration for you.
Ashraful Arefin is a still life and street photographer based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He creates beautiful, vibrant images that highlight his background in design. He's unashamedly proud of his relationship with Photoshop and shares how he uses it to bring his photographs to life.
Inside The Photographer's Mind is back, and this week we speak to Brooklyn-based photographer Donato Di Camillo. He's made a name for himself in the street photography community, and he's best known for focusing his lens on stories most other photographers won't.
Photographic confidence comes in ebbs and flows for many photographers. Not to be confused with a creative rut, photographic confidence relates more to not believing in yourself, even if you consistently shoot.
In this week's episode of Inside The Photographers Mind, we tackle some of the more pressing stories happening in the industry this week. Hosted by our Arts & Culture Editor, Dan Ginn, the episode looks at serious allegations made against a Houston-based photographer.
Often, we fail to see an issue until it happens. Though the reality is, the signs were always there that a problem was about to come. The law protects candid photography and our right to document in public spaces.
There is a term that has annoyed me for many years now. That term is Natural Light Photographer. It's been obscured by the idea of an available light photographer. But the natural light photographer is the most pretentious smoke and mirrors I've ever heard.
Street photography is raw and edgy, right? Well, not always. Even though the streets are full of the hustle and bustle of life, art exists within them. Fine art photography isn't only born out of contemporary photography studios.
I've had the privilege of working with many talented photographers in my time at The Phoblographer. I've also shared my thoughts and knowledge throughout the years. So, one day when Editor in Chief Chris Gampat woke up from one of his Nutella-induced naps and asked me, "what are your favorite photography stories from the site?" well, it got me thinking.
I have always admired photographers who can effortlessly hit the streets and capture the world around them. Even though I consider myself an outgoing guy, street photography has always induced feelings of fear.
In our hyper-connected society, we never have been that lonely. No matter the crowd or the networks, the more we evolve into high-density cities the more we are isolated.
In our hyper-connected society, we never have been that lonely. No matter the crowd or the networks, the more we evolve into high-density cities the more we are isolated.
Hi! I am a street photographer from Prokuplje, Serbia. In this post, you can see some of the photos that I took in 2019. The photos are not just from Prokuplje.
I go about my life here in the western cape and often can’t help whipping out my phone to capture the beauty of the scenery around me. Here’s just a small taste and appreciation post.
My name is Davide Sasso and I'm a photographer. Italy is really beautiful, last year I had the opportunity to visit the most beautiful places: Venice, Florence, Rome and many other incredible places, full of art, history, and beauty.
o you ever wonder what a conversation between the current you and the old you would sound like? As we grow old, many of us lose touch with our former selves. Spain-born and Norway-based artist Pau Buscato, however, cherishes the relationship with his inner kid, and hopes to never let go of it.
o you ever wonder what a conversation between the current you and the old you would sound like? As we grow old, many of us lose touch with our former selves. Spain-born and Norway-based artist Pau Buscato, however, cherishes the relationship with his inner kid, and hopes to never let go of it.
i'm Mounir Belmokhtar 19 yo from Algeria , i was in Paris and i took some shoots with my Iphone 5syou may know that i love photography , a smartphone or DLSR it doesn't matter as long as you try to see the beauty in everything and shoot what you see and share with your version of the vision you can chek my other post i'll alway say it ,,don't make excuses .
Photographer Alexander Petrosyan has spent years and years discovering and documenting infinite layers of St. Petersburg. His wide collection - not only beautiful, but also grotesque - invites outsiders to step inside the raw and unpredictable streets and experience them without a filter, common for polished postcards or travel documentaries.
Street Photography isn't simple and instead is something that requires a number of incredible parallel factors to all line up accordingly--and when cameras start to do nothing else but constantly log life at a higher resolution, it will require human elements beyond algorithms scrubbing for "Good images" to actually have someone call themselves an artist.
Never forget, the most important gear in your possession isn't your camera, lens, tripod, or the editing software on your computer... It's your Eye, Heart, and Soul. The post Your Most Important Gear: Your Eye, Heart, and Soul appeared first on 500px.
A talented photographer and a French language teacher, Grégory Escande, captures cheerful moments as well as hardships of people living in Maputo, Mozambique. The post Photographer Captures Everyday Life In Mozambique, Here Are His 106 Best Pics first appeared on Bored Panda.
A talented photographer and a French language teacher, Grégory Escande, captures cheerful moments as well as hardships of people living in Maputo, Mozambique. The post "Studio On The Street"- Photographer Captures Everyday Life In Mozambique (106 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.
Shooting at night can be challenging, but as all those photographers have discovered for themselves, there’s nothing like the street after dark. The post Eight tips for improving your street photography at night appeared first on 500px.
It's my second year in photography, and I'm still working on my ongoing project to worldbuild a cyberpunk Manila through pictures. We all know how 2020 went. But it didn't stop me from creating more.
This is a cinema theater, but after building it doesn't work.
The post I Capture Artistic Lines In Georgia first appeared on Bored Panda.
This past year gave me an opportunity to stay home, look through my collection of drawings and come back to my passion—painting portraits. The post I Photograph New Yorkers And Use These Photos As References For My Drawings (12 New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.
For many people, talking about death or anything linked to it brings out a host of sensitives. Losing a loved one is never easy, nor is the aftermath of arranging where to place them. Because of the pain associated with someone dying, talking about it is somewhat taboo.
Being a participant of the Carnival in the street blocks for over 20 years, I created a project called Humanos do Carnaval (Humans of Carnival), and for 5 years, I have been taking portraits.
This week, we’re celebrating Asian Heritage Month. We’ve curated romantic, colorful, and emotional works from community members of Asian descent for this collection.